"The price was very good (low) and I got exactly the running boards that I liked the most. They changed the appearance of my 4Runner so much. It looks great and makes it easier to get on the car, too."posted by: DB on January 15, 2011

"These are a quality product, look nice and are very sturdy. Unfortunately they are nearly impossible to install on a crew cab Colorado or Canyon. Instructions are both vague and incomplete causing much trial and error. The front attachment is impossible to bolt on as instructions instruct. I finally used a hack saw to notch and bend a bracket so as to provide clearance. Westin tech rep had no suggestion. All in all this was a 2 day job. I would not suggest anyone attempt this product application."posted by: chas on December 19, 2014

"Took a little over 4 hours to install because of the poor instructions and the fact that the required drilling was impossible to do unless part of the car was removed."posted by: Tooltator on March 4, 2013

You know you need some kind of step up into your vehicle, because it sits pretty high up off of the ground. That gives you the clearance you need to go anywhere, but when you can't get in your truck without splitting your pants, that's an urgent problem. You're looking for a nice custom appearance, with a look that's a little more reserved than a nerf bar, so what you need is a set of Westin Running Boards, because this company provides you with rock solid parts and several construction and style options, so you get just the look you want. Their polymer Step Boards are made of UV resistant material that won't degrade in the sun, and they're mounted on a strong aluminum base that gives you rock solid footing in any weather. With a variety of lengths, you can get a perfect fit for your truck, and if you choose a lighted version, the step surface will be illuminated every time you open the vehicle door, so you can see where to put your foot. The Sure Grip Westin Running Board is an equally solid part, with a look that shows more metal, with aluminum rails in a clear anodized or black finish. All customers certainly deserve tremendous sales support while considering quality auto parts for a car or truck. That's why we've built a 24/7 assistance call bureau to assist you with your requests. Everyone hates paying for shipping, so you get totally free shipping for every order at least $50. If you can find a better price, call us - we will beat any legitimate auto part price.

Without an extra step between the ground and your truck or van, entry and exit would surely be difficult. This is the reason why you need running boards on either side of your vehicle. But the good thing is that this component also serves another function aside from just providing an easy step to your truck: it also protects the sides of your vehicle from thrown rocks and road debris when you are on the road driving. With these two given functions, your running boards must not be less than sturdy and durable. They also need to come with quality mounting parts and fasteners, especially when the user of the component has a heavy stature. There are several brands to choose out there, but one that you might try this time is Westin. But before buying its running boards, let us first see if these are really worth your money.

Features

Made of aluminum

With powder-coated finish

Direct-fit

Sold in set of two

Not lighted

Requires no-drill installation

With rubber step pads

Carries a five-year Westin limited warranty

We tested this component on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and a Chrysler Town and Country, and here is what we have to say:

Thumbs up

The product looked really good. The aluminum material was scratch-free and shiny that it even added an eye-catching accent.

The installation of the component at each side of the Sprinter and the Town and Country ended up very easy. The holes in the brackets matched with the existent holes in the car's frame. The entire procedure took only about one hour for each vehicle. You would need extra help when working under the vehicle that was not lifted; otherwise, you could surely do it on your own.

This product comes with a very competitive price and warranty.

Thumbs down

The faded-out pictures in the installation manual really did not help. It was a good thing that we had some elementary knowledge about how such thing must be installed.

It would have been better if a stud was included in order to line up the lower nuts easier.

When installing the component on the Sprinter, we needed to pry three fuel lines out of the way in order to have the bolts in place on the passenger side. We also needed to use a sleeve to keep the parking brake cable from rubbing against the brackets on the driver side.

The verdict

We consider these Westin running boards as a good bet when you need this kind of add-on on your truck or van. The product has a good construction and design. It even comes with a great warranty and a price that belongs to the cheapest ones in the market. Make sure to buy the right unit for your vehicle because fuel lines and under-the-car cables might entangle with the brackets of the component.

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